It managed to beat the highly popular Modern Family, which regularly tops the charts week-on-week.

However, Doctor Who managed to come out on top, being the top show for itunes in the US.

Doctor Who lead writer and executive producer Steven Moffat said:

"This is incredibly exciting news. It's an honour to be on the same list as all those shows, let alone at the very top."And for a British show to have achieved this in the US is absolutely remarkable. Next, the universe!"